BD/DVD

The official art for the Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei! & Herz! box set has been released! This blu-ray box set will include the series’ second and third seasons along with the OVA that was bundled with 3rei!! volume 6 for a total of 21 episodes. The box art features two illustrations from the manga’s artist Hiroshi Hiroyama and comes with four sheets drawn by the TV anime’s character designer Nozomi Ushijima.

The Fate/kaleid liner Prisma Illya 2wei! & Herz! blu-ray box set will be released on December 22 and is priced at 34,560 yen (about $316.33) through Amazon (Japan Only).

“After swearing off music due to an incident at the middle school regional brass band competition, euphonist Kumiko Oumae enters high school hoping for a fresh start. As fate would have it, she ends up being surrounded by people with an interest in the high school brass band. Kumiko finds the motivation she needs to make music once more with the help of her bandmates, some of whom are new like novice tubist Hazuki Katou; veteran contrabassist Sapphire Kawashima; and band vice president and fellow euphonist Asuka Tanaka. Others are old friends, like Kumiko’s childhood friend and hornist-turned-trombonist Shuuichi Tsukamoto, and trumpeter and bandmate from middle school, Reina Kousaka.

However, in the band itself, chaos reigns supreme. Despite their intention to qualify for the national band competition, as they currently are, just competing in the local festival will be a challenge—unless the new band advisor Noboru Taki does something about it.

From the studio that animated Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu, Kyoto Animation’s Hibike! Euphonium is a fresh and musical take on the slice-of-life staple that is the high school student’s struggle to deal with their past, find romance, and realize their dreams and aspirations.”

For those unfamiliar with the series, you can find the synopsis below:

“As a child, Masamune Makabe once suffered greatly at the hands of a wealthy and beautiful girl named Aki Adagaki, who nicknamed him “Piggy” due to his chubby appearance. Seeking revenge against his tormentor, Masamune works hard to improve himself and returns as an incredibly handsome, albeit narcissistic, high school student. When he encounters Aki once again, he is prepared to exact vengeance.

With the aid of the rich girl’s maid, Yoshino Koiwai, Masamune slowly begins to build his relationship with Aki, intending to break her heart when the time is right. However, as his friendship with Aki begins to grow, Masamune starts to question the objectives of his devious plans, and if bringing them to fruition is what his heart truly desires.”

The official Girlish Numbertwitter account has released the cover art for Blu-ray/DVD Volume 6! This final volume cover features the character Nanami Sakuragaoka as the center and comes with a QR code to listen to a voice sample from her voice actor.

“College student Chitose Karasuma is determined not to do boring things as she enters the adult world. To this end, this bad-mannered beauty barges into a facility that trains would-be voice actors and actresses, somehow landing a job at “Number One Produce,” a seiyuu agency managed by her older brother, Gojou. In Chitose’s mind, she’s poised for greatness, but finds herself at a loss when she continues to only get minor roles. As she clashes with other girls in the agency, including a cunning airhead and a girl with a Kansai accent, Chitose is about to learn that there’s more to succeeding in this competitive industry than she imagined.”

Volume 6 will be released on May 26 and is priced at 6,800 yen (roughly $59.51) plus tax for the Blu-ray and 6,000 yen (roughly $52.51) plus tax for the DVD. It contains the final two episodes, eleven and twelve, along with some fun bonus content for the first release! After the first release is over, the BD/DVD volume will be sold as a regular version with no bonuses.

The official Twitter account for the Urara Meirochou television anime has released the cover art for Blu-ray/DVD Volume 2! This volume’s cover art features the characters Koume Yukimi and Nono Natsume, while Volume 1’s illustration had both Kon Tatsumi and Chiya.

For those unfamiliar with the series, the synopsis can be found below:

“This is Meirochou (Labyrinth Town), the town of fortune-telling. In town, there is a fortune-telling shop called Urara, where girls aspiring to be fortune-tellers come from all over the country. Chiya, who was raised in the mountains, comes to the town with a purpose, but what is it exactly? There, she meets Kon who is always serious, Koume who loves all things western, and the shy Nono. Their fun days of living together as apprentice fortune-tellers are about to begin.”

Volume 2 will be released on April 26 and is priced at 6,800 yen (roughly $62.17) before tax for the Blu-ray and 6,000 yen (roughly $54.86) before tax for the DVD. It contains episodes 3 and 4 and a few limited benefits, including an event ticket, two bonus drama CDs, an illustration card, a booklet, and character designs.

The official website for the YURI!!! on ICE television anime has been updated with information regarding the 6th (and final) Blu-ray/DVD volume and the “Yuri!!! on Stage” event!

The final volume will feature a Yuri Plisetsky exhibition titled “Welcome to the Madness”! A short 30-second preview video has been released for it. The website has also uploaded a new key visual for the “YURI!!! on Stage” event on April 29. Many exclusive event goods will be available, including brochures, t-shirts, towels, a Makkachin hoodie and light stick, and more!

You can check out the key visual and Yuri’s performance preview after the break! It’s a little saucy.

The official Little Witch AcademiaTwitter account has announced that the Blu-ray/DVDs of the television series will include English subtitles! Each volume is priced at 6,800 yen plus tax (roughly $60.28) for the Blu-ray, and 5,800 yen plus tax (roughly $51.41) for the DVD.

Volume 1 will be released on April 19.

Preordering the series can get you different benefits. Check them all out after the break!

The cover art for Vol. 5 and Vol. 6 of the Sweetness and Lightning (Amaama to Inazuma) Blu-ray/DVD series has been revealed! Vol. 5 goes on sale on February 8 and includes episodes 9 and 10, and Vol. 6 goes on sale on March 8 and includes episodes 11 and 12.

For those unfamiliar with the series, MyAnimeList describes the plot below:

“Since the death of his wife, Kouhei Inuzuka has been caring for his young daughter Tsumugi to the best of his abilities. However, with his lack of culinary knowledge and his busy job as a teacher, he is left relying on ready-made meals from convenience stores to feed the little girl. Frustrated at his own incapability to provide a fresh, nutritious meal for his daughter, Kouhei takes up an offer from his student, Kotori Iida, to come have dinner at her family’s restaurant. But on their very first visit, the father and daughter discover that the restaurant is often closed due to Kotori’s mother being away for work and that Kotori often eats alone. After much pleading from his pupil, Kouhei decides to continue to go to the restaurant with Tsumugi to cook and share delicious homemade food with Kotori.

Amaama to Inazuma follows the heartwarming story of a caring father trying his hardest to make his adorable little daughter happy, while exploring the meanings and values behind cooking, family, and the warm meals at home that are often taken for granted.”